COLOMBIA

Colombia, a misunderstood country, is making a come back in the tourist scene. Currently, Colombia is now attracting visitors from all over the world thanks to its friendly people, biodiversity, attractions such as Cartagena and Caño Cristales and most of all because is safe to travel. Furthermore, it still has lots of undiscovered regions/areas that make it, a magical place to discover it´s hidden misteries…

Culture

The joyous, colourful cultural heritage of the Colombian people is visible in festivals and carnivals where music plays a leading role. Our roots are also reflected in crafts and archaeological sites, as well as paintings and sculptures by great artists.

Nature

Thanks to the Andes that split into 3 different chains of mountains after entering from Ecuador, Colombia has all sorts of ecosystems. Jungle, Deserts, Plains, Permanent Snowmountains, etc. However, colombia is #1 in bird species, in Orchid species and 2nd in biodiversity per square kilometre.

Climate

We have many climates to choose from warm to freezing Colombia is privileged in having all known climate zones, making the country a destination with a wide variety of landscapes. Nevertheless, You can see different wildlife and ecosystems by travelling short distances over land, making this one of the best travel experiences enjoyed by many people including birdwatchers.

Currency:
The currency in Colombia is the peso. There are $ 1,000, $ 2,000, $ 5,000, $ 10,000, $ 20,000 and $50.00 bills and $50 $ 100, $ 200, $ 500 and $ 1,000 coins. Then you can convert other currencies.

Languages:
Official language is Spanish but thanks to its diversity, there are many more.

Food & Drinks:
Food is varied depending on the country area where you are. Main gastronomical destinations are Bogotá, Medellín, Cali and Cartagena.

Travel Insurance:
When buying your travel insurance, always check the small print – some policies specifically exclude ‘dangerous activities’, which could be anything from scuba diving to horse riding. You should check whether the medical coverage is on a pay first, claim later basis and, more importantly, ensure that your medical coverage includes the cost of medical evacuation.